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General FAQ

What do I wear?

You will see people dressed from casual to business attire, but we invite you to come as you are.

Are children welcome?

Yes! We believe that if the church isn’t crying it's dying. There is a “crying room” on the second floor at Holy Name. St. Clement offers a special children’s program for children age 4-10 during the first part of the Mass.

Who can receive Holy Communion?

Confirmed Catholics may receive communion. Non-Catholics should abstain from taking communion, but we do invite you to come forward during the Eucharist and indicate you'd like a special blessing by crossing your arms.

How can I follow along during mass?

The prayers and songs used during the Mass as well as the readings from the Bible that are proclaimed during Mass can be found in the Breaking Bread Missalette that both Holy Name of Jesus and St. Clement use.

Will I be expected to give money during mass?

We do not ask our guests to give during offering, however we do appreciate generosity.

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Holy Name of Jesus

St. Clement

Ministries and Outreach

There are many great ministries, programs, and opportunities happening at our parishes. These opportunities are given to us to share our God given gifts in praise and worship of God's goodness and in thankfulness for our many blessings. All that we have, our time, talents, and treasures are gifts from Almighty God, Creator of all things. We are created to know and love God and others. Through sharing our gifts, we offer witness to the love of Jesus Christ in the world.

Ministries & Outreach

"The Christian faithful are those who, inasmuch as they have been incorporated in Christ through Baptism, have been constituted as the people of God; for this reason, since they have become sharers in Christ's priestly, prophetic, and royal office in their own manner, they are called to exercise the mission which God has entrusted to the Church to fulfill in the world, in accord with the condition proper to each one."
Catechism of the Catholic Church

We offer a wide variety of outreach ministries that touch countless lives near and far while allowing our members and friends of our church to live out their baptism and use their spiritual gifts and talents to impact in wonderful ways the lives of others.

Prayer & Worship

The Prayer & Worship Ministry fosters active participation of the faithful in worship, especially in the Mass, the sacraments, other services, and devotions.

Altar Servers

The Altar Servers assist the priest and the parish community during the Masses. This ministry is open to adults and youth 5th grade and older. Each new server must attend a training session. Adults are encouraged to sign up and serve alongside their children. There is a particular need for retired persons and/or second or third shift employees who would be available for funeral Masses during the week.

Children's Liturgy of the Word (St. Clement)

Young children are invited to sessions where a leader uses instructional materials to help them in their understanding of the Liturgy of the Word. This takes place while Sunday readings are in progress. Catechists are always needed.

Funeral Ministry

Funeral Liturgy Planners help families plan the liturgy for the Funeral Mass of their loved one. Committee members are also present during the visitation and give direction to the family members and others involved in the Mass as needed. Someone who enjoys working with people and is an empathetic listener would do well in this ministry.

Adult Funeral Servers assist the priest at funerals. Two servers are needed for each funeral. This is a good ministry for retired men and women.

Funeral Ministers assist with the celebration of a funeral Mass. They may serve as Readers, Eucharistic Ministers, or Sacristan. They are notified when a funeral occurs, and serve if available.

Home Communion Ministers

Home Communion Ministers bring the Eucharist to homebound parishioners. Eucharistic visits include the sharing of fellowship and friendship with those who are not able to be present at our weekly Mass. Training is provided.

Nursing Home Mass

Several times a month, Masses or Prayer Services are held at area nursing homes. Volunteers help those in wheelchairs, make residents feel welcome, prepare for the service, and distribute and collect missalettes. They also assist with the liturgy, and may occasionally do the scripture readings. All parishioners are welcome to attend these services at:

Morningside on the 2nd Thurs. of the month at 10:30 am

Golden Living on the either the 2nd or 3rd Friday at 9:30am

1st & 3rd Wednesday at 10:30 AM: Sheboygan Senior Community

3rd Friday at 10:15 AM: Sunny Ridge Care Facility

Fluctuates - but generally the 3rd Tuesday at 10:30A: Countryside Nursing Home

Nursing Home Mass

Several times a month, Masses or Prayer Services are held at area nursing homes. Volunteers help those in wheelchairs, make residents feel welcome, prepare for the service, and distribute and collect missalettes. They also assist with the liturgy, and may occasionally do the scripture readings. All parishioners are welcome to attend these services at:

Prayer Chain

Prayer Chain volunteers provide prayer support for the community of Holy Name and St. Clement Parishes. They pray for people who have requested prayers due to illness, loss of job, or other special occurrences in their lives. This ministry is open to all parishioners, especially the homebound, who are willing to commit to daily prayer for others. Prayers can be contacted via telephone, e-mail, or social media.

Sunday Mass

On night before Jesus was to suffer, Jesus "took the bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body, which will be given for you; do this in memory of me.' And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you'" (Luke 22:18-20).

At every Mass, the same sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross is re-presented and Jesus invites us to receive his body and blood. Jesus clearly said, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you" (John 6:53). We truly encounter Jesus at Mass. This is true whether we feel anything or not. This is true whether we "get something out of it" or not.

Ushers & Greeters

Ushers and Greeters are Ministers of Hospitality who greet people as they arrive for Mass, distribute missalettes, assist in seating parishioners, take up collection, and guide the Communion procession, and distribute bulletins. Adults and youth with good people skills would enjoy this ministry. Teens are encouraged to sign up and to serve alongside their parents. You can choose to be scheduled at your favorite Mass time.

Catholic Education

Catholic education is a lifelong process of human growth and development. It is more than schooling. It begins in the home, continues in the school, and matures through involvement with the Christian community in the parish.

Catholic Education

Vacation Bible School

During the summer vacation, kids in 4K to Grade 5 learn and experience Bible stories, play games, sing, dance, and enjoy snacks. Adults, as well as middle school and high school students, are invited to volunteer as instructors and activity leaders.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School

Many of our elementary and middle school aged parishioners attend St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School located at 814 Superior Avenue. The school provides our students from 3K through 8th Grade with excellent academic standards for knowledge. This education is guided by faith to prepare them for a future that is filled with the vision of possibilities, through the trinity of Faith, Virtue, and Family.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School has the opportunity and obligation to be unique, contemporary, and oriented to Christian service. There are many opportunities to volunteer in the school environment, e.g. reading partners, field-trip chaperones, Home and School committees.

School Board

The School Board advises the pastor and the principal on matters of school planning, policy, and governance. They meet once a month and their meetings are open to concerned parents and members of its three sponsoring parishes – Holy Name of Jesus, St. Dominic, and St. Clement. There is a liaison between the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School and the Pastoral Council. This person keeps the parish informed about the events, activities, concerns, etc. at the school.

PLEASE NOTE: Any adult volunteer in programs involving youth must be willing to be trained in Safeguarding Environment Education and undergo a background check.

Hispanic Ministires

Evangelization is the calling of the Church to “Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations;” (Matthew 28:19). This calling is not just the responsibility of priests and the church at large, but is the responsibility of each individual Catholic, all of us, the baptized, into a missionary lay apostolate or vocation.

Emmaus Groups (Men & Women)

The purpose of Emmaus is to build parish community. Emmaus is not separate from the parish, it is part of the parish ministry. Emmaus has an ongoing Discipleship Program that keeps everyone connected. This time gives everyone the opportunity to come together as people of faith and love, and to continue ministering to each other.

Their mission is to:

Inspire women and men to begin or renew their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Build a sisterhood, a brotherhood and a sense of community among the Parish by women ministering to women, and men ministering to men.

Use their love for the Lord, and each other, to serve their Parish.

The Emmaus spiritual retreats and journeys of reflection are for all men and women over age 18, who wish to deepen their relationship with the Lord and develop a true fellowship with other men and women of the Parish. The retreats are held once a year in the spring, over a weekend, and off campus. The location will vary.

This retreat is made once per individual; however, Emmaus has an ongoing discipleship program that keeps all of its members focused. Monthly fellowship meetings, and several spiritual events throughout the year are held. These are all opportunities for sharing your time and talent in planning the activities and for participation.

Las Posadas

Posadas literally means lodging or inn. Traditionally, Las Posadas were practiced as a novena (series of nine) and was held each day between December 16 and 24. Las Posadas is a celebration full of joy and emotion, which dates back to 1587 in Mexico. Friar and missionary Diego de Soria’s original purpose in establishing this tradition, was to teach the indigenous Aztecs about Christianity and the birth of Christ. During the traditional time of the celebration of Christmas, the Aztecs carried out ritual celebrations honoring their god of war, Huitzilopochtli. Soria used these indigenous celebrations as an opportunity to introduce the Christian Christmas story via the celebration of Las Posadas.

Following an optional Mass and the recital of a rosary, the heart of Las Posadas is the pilgrimage or caminata that takes place. This is a journey remembering the struggle Mary and Joseph must have encountered as they searched for lodging after their long journey to Bethlehem. During this portion of La Posada characters dressed as Mary and Joseph lead the procession of pilgrims from door to door, singing the traditional song, “Pidiendo Posada”, asking for lodging. The group is repeatedly turned away until being welcomed in at the final stop.

The fiesta is one of the most awaited and most enjoyable parts of Las Posadas, and candy and piñatas have become staples of the festivities for the young. Las Posadas can be hosted by individual families, or entire ministries in the Parish. It is here that everyone can join together in celebration, enjoying food, fun, and fellowship.

Marriage Group

Matrimonios en Acción is a series of workshops tailored to help individual growth, with the expectation that a stronger person will become a stronger link within a couple or family. Acceptance of one another, which at times means breaking barriers, and forgiveness, is achieved through a strengthening of candidates’ faith and changing of their lives’ current paths. Volunteers are welcome to help organize the workshops, and potentially meet with the couples individually.

Missionary Women

Mujeres Misioneras San Juan Pablo II is an offspring of the Emmaus Group. They coordinate the Children Missionary Group activities, in addition to providing support for spiritual retreats and workshops held at different parishes.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

The Virgin of Guadalupe is considered the Patroness of Mexico and the Continental Americas. Volunteers are needed to coordinate the bilingual novena that takes place in December. Evening Mass is held on December 11th with a Mañanitas sung welcome to Our Lady’s feast day following the celebration –this lasts throughout the night. Volunteers are needed to stand guard by her altar. A Mass is held on the evening of December 12th. Multiple weddings can be held during the celebration, which would be followed by a dance. Volunteers are needed to plan and set-up the evening celebrations.

Quinceañera Preparation

A Quinceañera is the celebration of a young Hispanic woman reaching womanhood, on turning 15 years old. Several requirements are asked of the young women in order to celebrate a special Quinceañera Mass: Classes are held in preparation for the event, community service hours must be logged, and sacramental preparation must be up-to-date. They must also attend listening sessions with the coordinator and an interview with the priest. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate service hours.

Teen & Youth Group

Parish teens and youth are encouraged to participate actively within our church and in the community. The Proyecto de Vida group meets every two weeks, to discuss ways in which they will bring the Word of God to the outside world during that period. Volunteers are always welcome to help program activities.

Human Concerns

The Human Concerns Ministry works to recognize and respond to the human needs of our Parish community, neighboring parishes, the Sheboygan interfaith community, and the world, serving the needs of all children, families, individuals, and elderly.

Bridgeway House

Bridgeway House is an S.C.I.O. program that provides housing for homeless women and their children. It provides a place to stay after traumatic events while helping mothers heal and prepare to become self-sufficient, through counseling and accompaniment in faith. Residents may stay for up to two years. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help in the following ways: tutoring, baby-sitting, helping mothers/daycare workers, storytelling, mentoring, yard work & housekeeping, providing transportation or maintenance, clerical work, answering phones, sewing, cooking, and eating meals with the families.

Emmaus Meal Program

The volunteers in the Emmaus Meal Program provide a hot meal and fellowship at the Salvation Army Center in Sheboygan. The group plans a menu, cooks and serves a hot meal to approximately 150-220 people, several times a year. Volunteers are always needed to help with shopping, baking, cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Adults and young people are welcome. If you can’t help on-site, bakers are also needed to provide baked goods for the meal.

Mary’s Room

Mary’s Room is a place where young mothers can find accessible clothing and necessities for their new babies. Friendly volunteers are always welcome to assist at the store and to coordinate donations, such as baby layettes, baby blankets, and diapers.

Ministry of Care to the Sick and Homebound

Do you have the skills, time, and compassion to reach out and befriend members of our faith community not able to be in our midst? The Minister of Care provides weekly visitations to parish members who are at Memorial Hospital, and three assisted/care nursing home facilities. This visit includes prayer time and spiritual support. The priests are informed of any sacramental and spiritual needs. Home visitations and family grief counseling are available if requested.

Anchor of Hope

The New Hope Pregnancy Center provides compassionate consultation and educational services, consistent with the sanctity of human life, for individuals experiencing unexpected pregnancy or related concerns. Parishioners can change and save lives by volunteering, giving, and praying.

Prison Ministry

Christ included prisoners among those he wanted us to treat as we would treat Him. Direct participation is the ministry’s goal. There is a wide variety of opportunities for involvement on a level you’re comfortable with at the Kettle-Moraine County Jail, as well as post-prison outreach to ex-convicts.

Rainbow Kids Coordinators

Rainbow Kids is an ecumenical, non-profit organization, sponsored by the Christian churches of Sheboygan County. These churches have banded together to provide peer support programs for children, teens, and their parents who have experienced loss due to death, divorce, separation, or abandonment. Facilitators and Site Coordinators work with small support groups for children grouped by age (4 to 18 years) throughout the school year. Adult volunteers facilitate groups and are trained in grief education and active listening. There is no fee.

Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization (SCIO)

The Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization is a spiritually based interfaith organization made up of faith communities in the Sheboygan area, regardless of creed, national origin, or race. They seek to positively affect issues such as: assisting the needy with utility bills, eviction notices, rent, emergency motel stays, help with home services, (repair/snow/lawn) short-term child care, and transportation for the elderly. Women's Wear Daily is a shop where low-income women can purchase almost-new, clean, clothing.

St. Vincent de Paul Society

St. Vincent de Paul Society is a worldwide Catholic lay organization of lay people whose members grow spiritually through person-to-person service to the needy and suffering. They respond to the needs of the community by helping where help is needed. This includes temporary financial aid for rent or utilities, tuition assistance for Catholic education, food, clothing, or household furniture. Volunteers help at the store, receiving, sorting, and stocking donations. Cashiers are needed to assist customers. Volunteers are needed to work as part of a team to lend their hearts and hands to make a difference in someone's life.